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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,123.94, 36,051.76 and 15,369.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,123.94, 36,051.76 and 15,369.57 is: 21,210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,123.94 : 36,051.76 = 15,369.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,123.94/36,051.76 = 15,369.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,123.94x = 36,051.76 × 15,369.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,123.94x = 554,100,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,100,048.94/26,123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,210.43

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